Michael Hartman, DirectTV's general counsel, emphasized that Fubo's settlement doesn’t absolve the antitrust issues, as the preliminary injunction effectively safeguards against competitive harm.
Pantelis Michalopoulos from EchoStar criticized the JV for allegedly trying to 'buy' its way out of legitimate antitrust concerns instead of addressing them directly.
In addition to Fubo, DirecTV, and Dish, ACA Connects has voiced its apprehension over Venu, indicating broader industry concerns about the potential implications of the JV.
The three major players behind Venu are now retreating from their app project, avoiding further litigation and customer backlash, while consumers miss out on unified sports access.
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